Link to original video by U.S Immigration with Attorney Jacob Sapochnick

F2B Visa (Family Preference Visa): when will it move faster in 2024?

F2B Visa (Family Preference Visa): When Will It Move Faster in 2024?

Short Summary:

This video discusses the F2B visa category, specifically for unmarried adult children of green card holders. The video explains why this category is so behind and stuck, and what to expect in the coming months. The main reason for the delay is the limited number of visas available each year, which is exceeded by the demand. The video suggests that the backlog may be reduced in 2024 due to factors like the National Visa Center (NVC) backlog reduction and potential legislative changes.

Detailed Summary:

Section 1: Introduction and Overview

• The video introduces the F2B visa category for unmarried adult children of green card holders.
• It explains the purpose of the video: to discuss the reasons for the delay in processing F2B visas and provide predictions for 2024.
• The speaker encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel and provide feedback.

Section 2: Reasons for F2B Visa Backlog

• The video explains that each visa category has a limited number of visas available annually.
• The demand for F2B visas exceeds the supply, leading to a backlog.
• The F2 category (including F2A and F2B) has a total of 114,000 visas available annually, with 34,260 allocated to F2B.

Section 3: F2B Visa Requirements

• The video outlines the requirements for F2B visas:
  • Must be the child of a green card holder.
  • Must be over 21 years old.
  • Must be unmarried.
• The process involves filing Form I-130 with USCIS, followed by approval and transfer to the NVC.
• The applicant must wait for their priority date to become current before proceeding with the green card application.

Section 4: Predictions for 2024

• The speaker acknowledges the difficulty in predicting the exact timeline for F2B visa processing.
• However, they highlight the ongoing reduction of the NVC backlog and potential legislative changes that could accelerate processing.
• They suggest that the F2B category will see some movement in 2024, although it may not be a significant improvement.
• The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding the limitations imposed by legislation and the fixed number of visas available each year.

Section 5: Conclusion and Call to Action

• The speaker encourages viewers to stay optimistic and continue following the channel for updates.
• They reiterate the potential for faster processing in the future.
• The speaker provides contact information for viewers seeking immigration assistance.